6 Similar Shoes

The SpeedForm Slingshot is a high-end training/racing model, maximized for performance from top to bottom. The upper surrounds the foot with three levels of stretch support. In the midsole, two types of foam cushion and a Y-shaped flexible plate propels your stride.

$180. This racing flat relies on rubber pods under the foot for cushioning. Those are attached to the upper via a snappy plastic plate. This combination yields a forefoot that is a bit thin and hard, but efficient runners will like the snug fit and barely-there upper.

The Tribute has a wide toebox and a highly breathable mesh upper that is surprisingly rugged. The most flexible shoe in our guide, the Tribute lets you fly over the road carefree, with light protection that doesn't get in the way of a natural stride.

The ultralight N0 v2 has the thinnest midsole of all shoes in this review. It’s not quite a barefoot shoe, as it does provide a layer of smooth cushioning and a small heel lift, but you’ll want this shoe only if like the feel of the road beneath you.

The ultralight N0 v2 has the thinnest midsole of all shoes in this review. It’s not quite a barefoot shoe, as it does provide a layer of smooth cushioning and a small heel lift, but you’ll want this shoe only if like the feel of the road beneath you.